Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions
Dail Éireann — 2021-11-16
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Cathal Berry (IND), Kildare South

I agree with the Taoiseach's views on vaccination and boosters, but my question is on whether we are likely to have a decision this side of Christmas on a recognition package for our front-line professional healthcare workers.
The second group of people I would not like to see ignored or forgotten about comprises the voluntary, unpaid workers who are working in testing and vaccination centres all around the country. The Tánaiste mentioned consideration being given to a small honorarium as a small token of appreciation, but there was also talk of a signed and framed certificate from an tUachtarán and perhaps an invitation to visit Leinster House or Áras an Uachtaráin for the volunteers and their families. I would be grateful to hear the Taoiseach's thoughts on that.

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Sitting date: 2021-11-16